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Exclusive: Chris Grayling told transport chiefs not to reveal delays to vital rail scheme until after Commons debate with Labour MPs

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The first of the men's vets races gets underway.

In pictures: Gawthorpe's 56th annual World Coal Carrying Championships 2019

Lifestyle

What a difference a year makes? This year's coal carrying championships took place in the hottest weather of the year so far while 2018's event only just went ahead as the country battled the Beast From The East.

Crowds turn out to support traditional Gawthorpe Coal Carrying Championships

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Crash closes A650 between Bradford and Wakefield

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Wakefield Council local elections 2019: Your handy guide to the key questions

Politics

Police probe 'hate incident' over alleged racial slur against Wakefield councillor Nadeem Ahmed

Crime

LETTER: Who decides what housing is "affordable"?

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LETTER: Pontefract Park offers photo opportunity

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Chemists: Times will vary.

Pharmacy Easter opening times in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Health

On queue: pic by Kevin Pearson @EternityPhoto

Vinyl fans camp outside Wakefield’s Wah Wah Records to snap up ultra rare items

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Accident on M1 at Lofthouse causes lane closures

Traffic and Travel

Potholes are everywhere and are costing billions of pounds worth of damage to cars.

It's costing £4.9bn a year repairing pothole damage to cars - and people would be willing to pay HIGHER taxes to fix the problem

Traffic and Travel

Wreckage of lorry recovered after fatal crash on M1 motorway

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There are major problems for anyone using the M1 this morning.

M1 closure: Air ambulance lands on motorway causing major delays

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The crash scene on the M1 southbound (Picture: Highways England).

Delays on M1 near Leeds after crash closes three out of four lanes

Traffic and Travel

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Crash closes A650 between Bradford and Wakefield

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Coun Ahmed said the alleged remarks had upset him.

Police probe 'hate incident' over alleged racial slur against Wakefield councillor Nadeem Ahmed

Crime

Leeds Crown Court

Mercedes driver reached 130mph on hard shoulder of M1 after police smelt cannabis in his car

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Zoe Gaitley and Jo Pollitt with plans for the new play area before it was attacked by vandals.

Yobs scale security fence and damage unopened park

Crime

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Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

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Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

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Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

Environment

Politics More Politics >>

Exclusive: Chris Grayling told transport chiefs not to reveal delays to vital rail scheme until after Commons debate with Labour MPs

Politics

The local elections take place on Thursday, May 2.

Wakefield Council local elections 2019: Your handy guide to the key questions

Politics

Coun Ahmed said the alleged remarks had upset him.

Police probe 'hate incident' over alleged racial slur against Wakefield councillor Nadeem Ahmed

Crime

The Pick Me Up campaign started last month.

269 volunteers collect litter as part of Wakefield 'Pick Me Up' campaign

Politics

Some councillors say they are experiencing more threats and abuse while out campaigning.

'We are afraid of getting hurt' - Wakefield councillors speak out over local election campaign fears

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Business More Business >>

Vinyl fans camp outside Wakefield’s Wah Wah Records to snap up ultra rare items

Business

City centre store to stay open

Business

Landsec acquired J32 in 2017.

New plans unveiled as bosses admit J32 village is ‘under performing’

Business

Accident on M1 at Lofthouse causes lane closures

Traffic and Travel

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Headteacher retires to help his college save cash

Education

Around 4,000 children start primary school in the Wakefield district in September.

Wakefield children allocated primary school places

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Jeremy Corbyn was speaking at the National Education Union (NEU) Conference in Liverpool yesterday.

Jeremy Corbyn reveals plans to scrap Sats exams for primary school children

Education

Remember these Easter celebrations?

18 photos show your little ones celebrating Easter in Wakefield - back in 2005-2010

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Headteacher Ray Henshaw said the financial crisis schools are facing has left him no choice but to retire early.

Yorkshire headteacher explains why schools funding crisis has pushed him out the classroom early

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Health More Health >>

Pharmacy Easter opening times in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Health

Ruth Bender Atik, national director of the Miscarriage Association.

Wakefield charity launches thoughtful cards to help women with the distress of miscarriage

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The penalty if found guilty can include a prison sentence or an unlimited fine.

Vet issues warning at 'vicious' shooting of cat in Wakefield

Health

Cases of measles are on the rise across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Yorkshire had the highest number of measles cases in the North last year

Health

The NHS trust's annual quality accounts report was criticised for using acronyms people outside the medical profession wouldn't understand.

'Difficult to read' NHS report likened to Scrabble board

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